I wasn't born in Parry Sound, but for the last 30 years plus, I've lived in the area. It's small, it's rumour-filled, the population sign has changed in almost the same time, it's hokey - but aren't all small towns? Winter is harsh, but summers are beautiful - except for the tourists! For all it's …
Love has wings & feathers
In my heart, love takes the shape of wings, a beak and beautiful feathers.
Around ‘n About the Parry Sound Area
Jump-start on the garden
I can't wait any longer to begin the seasonal pilgrimage to local and regional nurseries for this spring and summer's garden show stoppers! I'll be doing the plant shuffle from outside-garage-back out again for a few more days yet, but I don't mind. I found these lovely Heliotrope and Verbena plants at Sobey's this morning, …
Campanula
I have no idea what the orange-flowered plant is, but it compliments the purple campanula perfectly.
Along our country road
Soft snow on lakes, ice slowing receding from local ponds, and lichen basking in spring warmth atop exposed rocks.
Beautiful
Keito, my Blue Headed Pionus.
All decked out for spring
Wasn't quite sure what I'd find underneath the tarp placed over the Muskoka chairs last fall, but all is good - no spiders, just a little bit of ice and snow. Can't wait to enjoy some warm spring and hot summer daydreaming from the deck.
Finch Fiesta
Dozens of gold and purple finch ascended on the bird feeders over the last two weeks, probably wondering where and when spring will come to their territory. Despite having to shoot through the bay window, I managed to take a few nice photos of the finch on both the clothes line and feeders. Despite winter's …
Harbour Lights
Parry Sound harbour is slowly transforming into her spring fashion, ice breaking up and the Seguin river rushing over the rapids. First Common Loon sighting in the harbour.
The Northern Herper 
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